Militaria And Gun Shows Are Among The Latest Casualties In The American "Culture War"
I've been going to Show of Shows Military Show and National Gun Day mega gun show at the Louisville, KY Fair Grounds/Expo Center since the mid 90's. This year will be a little different. Ohio Valley Military Society, which sponsors the SOS has caved to a tiny bit of political pressure. Collectors and traders will notice a huge change at this years show with the absence of Third Reich pieces and other collectibles. There will be nothing with swastikas, Confederate Battle flags, etc. displayed at the show or worn by patrons. Read the entire list of "rules" HERE. I wonder if the "Herman Goerring Chair will be there this year" LOL! Seriously, in the past I have seen several Roman Army artifacts on display. Are they next on the chopping block? Those Romans were tough on a lot of different people and early Christians. I imagine if we as a nation continue on our present course these type shows will disappear in the near future.
This video is from a recent gun show where "nahtsee" Christmas tree ornaments were offered for sale.
This photo is from an article that got the "ball rolling" to ban such items from the shows. Read the article HERE. I am beginning to wonder if there is anything left in this country that doesn't offend somebody. Can we ban everything?
I tend to agree with Hank Jr. in this 1981 song "The Coalition to Ban Coalitions"
No problem at all with the spelling David. This "political correctness" has been going on for a while. The OVMS has received lots of "fan mail". The way to stop it is have another show at another location. When the money slows down, I imagine the OVMS will become a lot more tolerant.
Worked with a guy 25 years ago .Got busted for an auto sear.Was a WWII collector .What do you think the junk on the bunk photo was ?His Nazi collection .
From the left of the Hitler Youth sports shirt I see two Afrika Korps pith helmets. Just below and to the right of the nearest helmet is a pair of "tropical" boots. They are probably part of this guys Afrika Korps collection. To the left of the boots looks to be a M35 helmet and then two M43 wool caps. To the right of them looks to be a wool blouse (service jacket). I can't tell what style but not an M36 (bottle green collar). I doubt that they are repros, but all of those items are reproduced today. Things like belt buckles, medals, metal hat devices, etc. are hard to detect as fakes. It is amazing what has been and is being cranked out and sold as originals. A few years ago a guy went to the to the company in Germany that is still making the 20 liter jerry can that they made in WW2. He got them to produce a run of SS stamped cans which are highly sought after by collectors. They are identical to the WW2 models and are probably made on some of the same equipment. Take one of those bang it up a little and bury it ground for a few months and they look "real" which they are. The tell tale sign that they are probably fakes is that there isn't any surface rust on the inside.
Jeffrey, I read the link to the rules. Maybe you should contact them. They missed "uniquely trimmed mustaches". :)
ReplyDeleteNo problem at all with the spelling David. This "political correctness" has been going on for a while. The OVMS has received lots of "fan mail". The way to stop it is have another show at another location. When the money slows down, I imagine the OVMS will become a lot more tolerant.
Delete- sorry for the typo of your name. Apologies.
ReplyDeleteWorked with a guy 25 years ago .Got busted for an auto sear.Was a WWII collector .What do you think the junk on the bunk photo was ?His Nazi collection .
ReplyDeleteFrom the left of the Hitler Youth sports shirt I see two Afrika Korps pith helmets. Just below and to the right of the nearest helmet is a pair of "tropical" boots. They are probably part of this guys Afrika Korps collection. To the left of the boots looks to be a M35 helmet and then two M43 wool caps. To the right of them looks to be a wool blouse (service jacket). I can't tell what style but not an M36 (bottle green collar). I doubt that they are repros, but all of those items are reproduced today. Things like belt buckles, medals, metal hat devices, etc. are hard to detect as fakes. It is amazing what has been and is being cranked out and sold as originals. A few years ago a guy went to the to the company in Germany that is still making the 20 liter jerry can that they made in WW2. He got them to produce a run of SS stamped cans which are highly sought after by collectors. They are identical to the WW2 models and are probably made on some of the same equipment. Take one of those bang it up a little and bury it ground for a few months and they look "real" which they are. The tell tale sign that they are probably fakes is that there isn't any surface rust on the inside.
ReplyDeleteA lot of it has to do with how the artifacts are presented and displayed.
ReplyDeleteWe used to have two in the local circuit.
The guy selling them as artifacts is still there. The one with the shrine... he got ignored away.
It's a self correcting problem if left alone.
I really don't care for Nazi memorabilia, but this incremental banning of everything has got to stop.
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